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Where Were the Planets on July 19, 1942?
Quick Answer
On July 19, 1942, the Sun was in Cancer (26°10' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (32% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 19, 1942. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°21' Virgo at midnight UTC to 11°26' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°10'37" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 4°51'53" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 10°41'27" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 25°30'52" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 21°56'41" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 8°51'33" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 8°44'35" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 3°27'38" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 27°32'12" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 5°05'24" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 6°16'48" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on July 19, 1942
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 32% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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